Australia bat against Afghanistan in World Cup

PERTH, AustraliaL Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and decided to bowl in the World Cup Pool B game against Australia at the WACA Ground on Wednesday.

Australia made two changes for the match, with all-rounder Shane Watson left out, along with paceman Pat Cummins. All-rounder James Faulkner was recalled after injury, with Josh Hazlewood also back into the team.